Hamburgers Au Poivre Recipes

HAMBURGER STEAK (HACHE) AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Shape meat into patties of equal size.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Sprinkle all over with the crushed peppercorns and press down on meat to help peppercorns adhere.
• Heat a heavy skillet and do not add fat of any kind.
• When skillet is quite hot add the patties.
• Cook about 5 minute on one side.
• Using a spatula, quickly up patties and turn.
• Cook about 5 minute longer (10 minute for well-done).
• Remove patties to a warm platter.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until shallots are wilted.
• Add the wine and cook 1 minute.
• Add the cognac and let reduce to about half.
• Add the beef broth and cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Swirl in the remaining butter.
• Return patties to skillet (off the heat) and turn once.
• Serve garnished with the parsley.

HAMBURGERS AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Mix meat and salt.
• Shape mixture into 4 patties, each about 3/4 of an inch thick.
• Press pepper into both sides of the patties.
• Cook the patties in a large skillet ( I use cast iron)over medium-high heat, turning once, until the desired doneness is reached, about 8 minutes.
• Drain off the fat.
• Sprinkle the cognac over the patties, immediately ignite, if desired; THIS STEP IS FROM THE ORIGINAL RECIPE, I LEFT IT BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS COOL, I did NOT ignite my burger and it was delicious ;).
• Remove patties to a warm platter.
• Stir the wine into the drippings in the skillet.
• Heat just to boiling, stirring constantly.
• Whisk butter, small pieces at a time, into the sauce.
• Serve sauce over the patties.

BLUEBERRY BACON BLUE CHEESE BURGER AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Divide the beef into 6 loosely packed 1/2-inch-thick patties about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Set aside.
• Combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. In the meantime, stir together the cornstarch and water in a medium bowl. When the blueberry mixture comes to a boil, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the blueberry mixture slightly thickens to the consistency of pancake syrup. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Place the coarse pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the burger patties liberally with salt and place one by one in the coarse pepper to coat generously, pushing firmly on each side.
• Cook the burgers in a hot cast-iron pan with a little oil to get them started. Cook 4 minutes on one side, and then flip and cook 3 minutes on the other side to medium-rare. Remove to a warm plate covered with foil to rest while cooking the remaining burgers.
• Meanwhile, cut and toast the buns cut-side down in a separate pan with a touch of oil for extra crunch. Spread the toasted buns liberally with the basil aioli. Place a burger on the bottom bun, followed by some blue cheese, a few spoonfuls of blueberry sauce, 2 slices bacon, a slice of red onion and a big pinch of arugula. Repeat with the remaining burgers.
• Blend the basil, lemon juice, garlic and oil to make a smooth puree in a blender. Mix it with your favorite mayonnaise (2 parts mayonnaise to 1 part basil puree).

HAMBURGERS AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Lightly mix beef, 1 tablespoon mustard, the thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Pour cracked pepper on waxed paper. Press both sides of each hamburger firmly in pepper to coat. Melt butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add hamburgers and cook 3 minutes on each side for rare or until done as desired. Remove patties, keep warm. Add green onion to skillet and cook 1 minute just until wilted. Add brandy and ingnite with long match. When flame die out, stir in half and half and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer about 5 minutes to reduce liquid by about 1/3. Stir in 1 tablespoon mustard, return hamburgers to skillet. Spoon some sauce over tops, sprinkle with additional cracked pepper. Serve immediately

BURGERS AU POIVRE WITH POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425º. On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the grill seasoning. Roast for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a second medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and the coarse pepper. Form into 4 patties. Pour the wine into a dish. Dip each patty in the wine, then cook for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with the mushrooms; cover with foil.
• Add the wine to the burger skillet and reduce to a syrup. Whisk in the butter, then the flour, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
• Heat the mushroom skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Toss in the gorgonzola.
• Combine the sour cream with the applesauce, horseradish and bread crumbs. Serve the burgers with the wine gravy, spinach and potatoes, and horseradish sauce for dipping.